The Harlem Huskies will take on the Jefferson J-Hawks at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Harlem's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven matches.
Last Friday, Harlem ended up a good deal behind Rockford East and lost 81-66. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Wednesday (56), the Huskies still had to take the loss.
Mateo Perera
| 02/07/25 @ Rockford East | 60% |
| 02/05/25 vs Hononegah | 67% |
| 02/03/25 vs Stillman Valley | 50% |
| 02/01/25 vs Plainfield North | 45% |
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Mateo Perera, who went 6-for-10 on his way to 17 points. He is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last four games he's played. Jackson Cook was another key player, dropping a double-double with ten points and 11 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Harlem was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Jefferson beat Rockford East 68-64 on Thursday. The win was all the more spectacular given the J-Hawks' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 351st, while the E-Rabs are ranked 153rd).
Harlem has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 10-17 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.0 points over those games. As for Jefferson, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-17.
Harlem came up short against Jefferson when the teams last played back in January, falling 60-54. Will Harlem have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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